The Monthly Woof
Good Dog = Great Life
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Fix My Dog NOW, Please
Dogs became domesticated about 15,000 years ago, and until fairly recently, the majority of dogs did not spend their lives shut inside houses and backyards.
The Modern Art of Dog Training
For centuries, dogs have been represented in all forms of art, from prehistoric paintings to the famous balloon dog created by modern artist Jeff Koons in 1994.
From Dog Paddling to Dog Paddleboarding: A Stand Up Water Sport You Can Share
One of the first things I did when I got my dog, Rookie, was to take him stand up paddleboarding with me.
Tales of a Jerk-Dog Owner: How I Cut Down on Public Embarrassment With One Cue
Those early years were definitely a learning curve. I'd find myself sprinting after her down the beach for a half mile because she’d suddenly taken off to sniff some dog's butt.
Dogs Will Be Dogs: Let’s Translate, Not Terminate
The first dog I got for myself, once I’d moved away from my childhood home, was a Rottweiler I named Ivan. We called him Bubs.
Patience Makes Perfect: Getting Real About Puppy Training
Learning new things takes dedication and, most importantly, it takes regular practice.
10 Things Every Dog Foster Needs to Know
In these crazy coronavirus times, animal lovers across the country have stepped up to foster dogs and ease the burden on shelters and rescues.
Thank You, Missy: An Aging Pitbull’s Lessons in Life and Love
I will be forever grateful for Thursday, January 3, 2019, a day my life suddenly became so much richer, so much brighter.
Beyond the Bay Area: Riding the Arizona Wave
My husband and I are adventure people. We love to explore the outdoors and we love to take our dogs with us. Because our family currently includes five dogs, aged 7 months to 15 years, that takes some planning.
The Dog Days of the Corona Economy
How you’re handling the pandemic depends a lot on your species. The dogs are thrilled that their people are home all the time, but the humans are worried and anxious.